Edward Tess is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Los Angeles, holding a Series 63 designation and having 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly to clients and through employer-based Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Nevil Dhabhar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2025, he worked for CUSO Financial Services and Fidelity in various advisory and brokerage roles from 2005 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Na Ren is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a caregiver for elderly parents. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bryan Schlundt is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees the Pasadena investor center. He is dedicated to assisting individuals, families, and businesses with their investment and financial planning needs. Bryan has held multiple leadership roles within Fidelity Investments since 2021, including Market Leader for LA North and Vice President, Branch Leader. Prior to his current tenure at Fidelity, he held various positions at TD Ameritrade from 2007 to 2021, including Regional Branch Director and Manager of Private Client services in the West Division. He holds a California Insurance License.

Lawrence Rocha is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with firms including LPL Financial and Avantax. Rocha is also involved with Parallax Wealth Management, a sole proprietorship offering investment advisory, insurance, brokerage, and financial planning services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios that include a range of asset types and investment strategies.

Eric Bembry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Los Alamitos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns two private healthcare businesses with his spouse, providing private nurse care and concierge health services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Michael Tiedemann is a financial advisor with Merrill in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1997. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Jack Wang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, CTBC Bank, and East West Bank. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of program platforms and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple custodial relationships.

Charles Hung is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill from 2014 to 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a condominium investment property in Pomona, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As part of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Todd Bolen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2024 and also maintains a role with Woodbury Financial Services, where he has worked since 2009. Additionally, he is involved in insurance sales and service through Woodbury Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services using various asset-allocation tools and supports multiple platforms, offering portfolios that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Christopher Alvarez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Yorba Linda, California, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Alvarez works as an independent contractor for ride-sharing services and operates an e-commerce business through Amway. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Travis Knutson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Knutson also operates TK Wealth Management as a DBA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Craig Fein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, Kinecta Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kile Clawson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Orange, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Investments, Equitable Advisors, and E*Trade Securities, as well as work outside the industry at Full Barrel Home Services and McDonald’s. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kristopher Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Brea, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2012, he was involved with Number One Coffee (also known as Banh Mi So 1) from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Gabriela Rubio is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. Her work history includes 13 years at RBC Capital Markets and recent roles at The Blackmont Group and Creative Financial Designs. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals and offers specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as employer advisory services.

Alejandro Acosta is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Kim Lam Long is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in El Monte, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2013 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, with investment models implemented by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Vijay Kumar is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2023. He previously worked at VOYA Financial Advisors for seven years and has operated Kumar Financial Services since 1986. Outside of financial advising, he serves on the board of directors for the Hindu Society of the Inland Empire. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Makandal Pierre is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.